Irvin Lee Smith, 80, of St. Joseph, IL, passed away at 10:12 A.M., Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Helia Healthcare Center in Champaign.

There will be a memorial visitation from 5-7PM, Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.

Irvin was born July 20, 1936 in Urbana, IL, a son of Orville Franklin and Ethel Pearl Smith. He married Diane Fisher on May 20, 1987 in Homer, IL. She survives. Also surviving are four children, Kurt Douglas(Theresa) Smith of North Richland Hills, TX, Klint Bradley(Alicia) Smith of Champaign, Kamette Gwynee(Mike) Hixson of Fithian, and Kale Paul(Kelli) Smith of Urbana; Two step children, Kristine M. Fisher of Champaign and William B. Fisher of Carbondale, CO; 4 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren 5 great grandchildren and a sister, Casey Earl of Cincinnati, Ohio also survive.

Irvin was a mechanic and service manager for Lincoln-Mercury car dealerships for many years and he also worked as a laborer for Local#703. He was a member of the Urbana V.F.W. and the Urbana American Legion.

Irvin drove his sprint car to heaven... he was going fast and keeping to the left.

Condolences may be offered online at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.